One Word Crossword costs $3 per ticket from the Arizona Lottery. The Arizona Lottery publishes overall odds of 1 in 3.54. Right now the math works out to $0.64 back per $1 spent, a below-average figure for this kind of game. The top prize is $20,000. Most prizes have already been claimed (18% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 26/100 (Below Avg). In our rankings it sits at #47 of the 55 active games we track in Arizona, and it is in the top third of Arizona's 5 $3 tickets, at 2nd.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.54
Exp. Value
$0.64
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$20,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
18%
ValueScore™
26 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.64↓
BELOW AVERAGE
It is in the top third of Arizona's 5 $3 tickets, at 2nd, so most $3 alternatives will serve you better.
Why
↓Most of the larger top and mid-tier prizes have already been won.
- Expected value of $0.64 per $1 is below average. Less comes back per dollar than most games.
- The prize pool is running thin, with most prizes already won.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$20,000
2 of 18 left
launch odds 1 in 339K
now ~1 in 556K
$1,000
4 of 25 left
launch odds 1 in 244K
now ~1 in 278K
$500
11 of 103 left
launch odds 1 in 59K
now ~1 in 101K
ScratchCheck estimate. Current odds are derived from the prizes still unclaimed and our estimate of tickets remaining, shown next to the lottery’s printed launch odds. Actual odds vary as tickets are sold and prizes claimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | 1 in 339,044 | 18 | 2 | 11% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 244,112 | 25 | 4 | 16% |
| $500 | 1 in 59,250 | 103 | 11 | 11% |
| $100 | 1 in 3,018 | 2,022 | 271 | 13% |
| $50 | 1 in 210 | 29,039 | 3,634 | 13% |
| $20 | 1 in 57 | 106,772 | 17,069 | 16% |
| $10 | 1 in 29 | 213,653 | 30,002 | 14% |
| $5 | 1 in 10 | 610,393 | 102,367 | 17% |
| $3 | 1 in 8 | 762,676 | 161,010 | 21% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$11,702,613
Current Prize Pool
$1,894,565
Payout Percentage
16.2%
Total Prizes Remaining
314,370
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
6,105,442
Estimated Remaining
1,112,870
% Remaining
18.2%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed is estimated from overall odds. Tickets remaining is estimated from the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
26
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
26
out of 100
Expected Value
10/40
Prize Quality
3/25
Win Frequency
9/20
Inventory Health
4/15
Updated: 9/11/2026
Game Details
- State
- Arizona
- Game Number
- 1506
- Ticket Price
- $3
- Start Date
- 9/30/2025
- Payout %
- 63.9%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/11/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the One Word Crossword scratch-off a good buy?
One Word Crossword scores 26/100 on ValueScore, which is below average. The expected value, prize pool, or inventory health is weaker than most other tickets at this price. There are likely better options in Arizona at the $3 price point.
How much does One Word Crossword cost?
One Word Crossword costs $3 per ticket in Arizona. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $3 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the One Word Crossword scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with One Word Crossword are 1 in 3.54. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for One Word Crossword?
The top prize for One Word Crossword is $20,000. As of our latest update, 2 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for One Word Crossword?
One Word Crossword offers 9 distinct prize levels: $20,000 (18 total), $1,000 (25 total), $500 (103 total), $100 (2,022 total), $50 (29,039 total), $20 (106,772 total), $10 (213,653 total), $5 (610,393 total), and $3 (762,676 total). The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How many prizes are left in One Word Crossword?
Based on our latest data, 18% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 314,370 out of 1,724,701 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is One Word Crossword rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates One Word Crossword at 26 out of 100 using ValueScore™, a composite rating built from four factors: Expected Value, Prize Quality, Win Frequency, and Inventory Health. Scores of 80 or above are Excellent, 60 to 79 Good, 40 to 59 Fair, 20 to 39 Below Average, and below 20 is Poor. The score updates automatically as prizes are claimed and data refreshes.
When was One Word Crossword released?
One Word Crossword was released by the Arizona Lottery on September 30, 2025. It has been on sale for roughly 12 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is One Word Crossword data updated on ScratchCheck?
One Word Crossword data comes directly from the official Arizona Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.